US6492803B2
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Apparatus and method for enabling auto-insertion of production level devices
Assignee: Dell Products LP
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Filing: 2000-12-01
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Granted: 2002-12-10
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Expires: 2020-12-01
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus is provided for retaining a production level device for use with an automated testing device for testing personal computer components. The apparatus includes an extrusion having a first portion for receiving the production level device and a second portion for attaching the extrusion to the automated test device. The apparatus also includes a moldable fastener for precisely fastening the production-level device to the first portion.
Inventors
- 👤 James S. Bell
- 👤 Lonnie W. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:12
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F11/00; G06F11/22; G06F11/2289; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/28; G01R31/317; G01R31/3181; G01R31/319; G01R31/31903; G01R31/31905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An apparatus for retaining a production level device for use with an automated testing device for testing personal computer components, the apparatus comprising: a y-shaped extrusion; a first portion of the extrusion being U-shaped in cross-section for receiving the production level device, the first portion including tooling holes formed therein; a plurality of opposed ribs formed in the first portion; a second portion of the extrusion extending from the first portion and being attached to the automated test device; and a moldable fastener precisely positioning and retaining the production level device in the first portion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
An apparatus for retaining a production level device for use with an automated testing device for testing personal computer components, the apparatus comprising: a y-shaped extrusion; a first portion of the extrusion being U-shaped in cross-section for receiving the production level device, the first portion including tooling holes formed therein; a plurality of opposed ribs formed in the first portion; a second portion of the extrusion extending from the first portion and being attached to the automated test device; and a moldable fastener precisely positioning and retaining the production level device in the first portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the fastening means is an epoxy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the production level device has tooling features, whereby the production level device is aligned relative to the extrusion by matching the tooling holes of the extrusion with the tooling features on the production-level device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the tooling holes in the extrusion are substantially parallel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the U-shaped portion includes internal surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the internal surfaces of the U-shaped portion define a groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the groove in the U-shaped portion of the extrusion further comprises the plurality of ribs running longitudinally down the length of the extrusion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the plurality of ribs are substantially parallel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the second portion of the extrusion includes a plurality of openings formed therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the openings in the second portion of the extrusion include a slot and a hole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the automated test device has fastening members, whereby the extrusion is attached to the automated test device by aligning the openings with the fastening members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
106 words
Apparatus for precisely locating a device comprising: a y-shaped extrusion; a first portion of the extrusion being U-shaped in cross-section for receiving a production level device, first portion including tooling holes formed therein; a plurality of opposed ribs formed in the first portion; a planar second portion of the extrusion extending from the first portion; a moldable fastener retained in the first portion; a first fastening block holding the second portion; a second fastening block holding the production level device; and a handle connected to position the first and second fastening blocks to insert the production level device into the moldable fastener in the first portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
106 words
Apparatus for precisely locating a device comprising: a y-shaped extrusion; a first portion of the extrusion being U-shaped in cross-section for receiving a production level device, first portion including tooling holes formed therein; a plurality of opposed ribs formed in the first portion; a planar second portion of the extrusion extending from the first portion; a moldable fastener retained in the first portion; a first fastening block holding the second portion; a second fastening block holding the production level device; and a handle connected to position the first and second fastening blocks to insert the production level device into the moldable fastener in the first portion.
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